Business woman and self-titled Mumpreneur, Khadija Kalifa is best known for her appearance on BBC’s The Apprentice as a contestant. Driven, innovative and savvy, Khadija has since carved out a highly successful career inspiring other young entrepreneurs to reach their potential. A seasoned speaker, Khadija already has an impressive reputation on the circuit for honest, informed and motivating speeches, and she makes the ideal addition to all manner of occasion, be it a corporate client or student body.
Stepping into the limelight in 2018, Khadija joined the lineup for the thirteenth series of ‘The Apprentice’. Competing for a business partnership and monetary investment from Lord Alan Sugar, Khadija showed her no nonsense approach to business throughout the programme as she impressed the panel with her hardworking and determined attitude. Narrowly missing out on the final prize, Khadija made it to the final five with her eco friendly cleaning business. Despite the setback, the venture became a huge success and Opal & Pearl Ltd expanded into the London market, as well as into serviced accommodation and property management, with Khadija at the helm.
A mummy on a mission, and a nature entrepreneur, Khadija has since founded Diary of a Mumpreneur, a blogging platform to share her personal experience of planning business and family life and a blog dedicated to empowering other parents to not let parenthood hold you back. Additionally, Khadija works as a mentor and speaker within her Keep it Real with Khadija Brand, which also includes an app and podcast series. Determined to inspire others with her story from mum on maternity leave to multi million pound business owner, Khadija has spoken to aspiring entrepreneurs, school students and current business owners to motivate them to achieve their potential.
From humble beginnings to an industry leading businesswoman, Khadija Kalifa is a unique speaker, able to relate to audiences on a personal level and inspire with her own story. Experienced, entertaining and a consummate professional, Khadija is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression as a motivational business speaker.
How to hire Khadija Kalifa
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Khadija Kalifa for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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When she's at corporate events, Khadija is known to cover the following topics:
- Beating the competition
- Incentivising staff
- Being environmentally conscious and on trend
- Leveraging and systemising
- Work/life balance
- Using the bad to create the good
- How to make people like you… the sell!
- Staying humble but bossing it!
Khadija’s journey from A Level student to entrepreneur is inspiring. She is able to speak with passion and authority to deliver her step by step guide to success. She shares her dreams and goals and openly discusses her motivations. Khadija’s presentation asks you to think about your own ambitions and provides that all important nudge in the right direction.” - Geraint, Ormiston Bushfield Academy
“Khadija has delivered a variety of sessions to both large and small groups of 14-18 year olds over the last year. Her presentation was exactly what I asked for in terms of engaging young people, inspiring them to achieve more and motivating them to work harder, all coupled with a business/entrepreneurial message. Khadija is a remarkable young woman with a fantastic ability to engage with young people. I would recommend her unreservedly.” - Dennis, Ormiston Bushfield Academy
“Khadija was really great! The students have commented on how much they enjoyed having her at the event and hearing her story (the fact she was a law student really helped as well!). She was so lovely with the staff and we appreciated having her on campus.” - Gemma, De Montfort University
“The evening went swimmingly, better than I could have imagined. Khadija spoke not only passionately and enthusiastically but also honestly and the audience really connected with that.” - Grace, SW Mummy
